Wickerwork
/ˈwɪkərˌwɜːrk/noun
The craft of weaving branches or twigs into items like baskets or furniture.
Did you know?Wickerwork has been used not just for crafting but also in ancient rituals, believed to channel nature's energies.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*weik-
“to bend, twist, or turn, as in creating forms from pliable materials.”
Old English
Old English
wicca
“a male witch or sorcerer, related to weaving spells.”
Middle English
Middle English
wicker
“twisted or pliable branches used for weaving.”
16th Century
English
wickerwork
“the craft of making items by weaving pliable materials.”
Modern English
English
wickerwork
“the art of creating baskets and furniture through weaving techniques.”